liquefy
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wəˌfaɪ Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English lyquefyen < Old French liquefier, translation of Latin liquefacere to melt (see liquefacient); see -fy
1375–1425; late Middle English lyquefyen < Old French liquefier, translation of Latin liquefacere to melt (see liquefacient); see -fy
Related forms
liq·ue·fi·a·ble, adjective
liq·ue·fi·er, noun
non·liq·ue·fi·a·ble, adjective
non·liq·ue·fy·ing, adjective
re·liq·ue·fy, verb, re·liq·ue·fied, re·liq·ue·fy·ing.
Synonyms
melt, fuse, dissolve, thaw; condense.
melt, fuse, dissolve, thaw; condense.
Antonyms
solidify; evaporate.
solidify; evaporate.
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liquefy (ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| (esp of a gas) to become or cause to become liquid | |
| [C15: via Old French from Latin liquefacere to make liquid] | |
| liquefaction | |
| —n | |
| lique'factive | |
| —adj | |
| 'liquefiable | |
| —adj | |
| 'liquefier | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
liquefy
early 15c., from O.Fr. liquefier, from L. liquefacere "make liquid, melt," from liquere "be fluid" + facere "to make" (see factitious).
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Example sentences
To make it, the polystyrene pellets are mixed with various chemicals to liquefy them.
The cooled, compressed process stream is expanded to liquefy the natural gas.
Unfortunately, an earthquake might liquefy the core of the dam.
Most of the region is likely to be subject to shaking strong enough to liquefy susceptible sediment.
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